Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 53

0 - 28 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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CHASSIS A N D BODY
INDEX
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Body Component Mechanisms 30
Brakes 29
Front Wheel Bearings 28
Manual Steering Gear
28
Parking Brake 30
STEERING LINKAGE
The steering linkage should be lubricated and in­
spected at the intervals described i n the Maintenance
Schedules section of this Group. Refer to Group 2,
Front Suspension and Axles for proper service proce­
dures.
SELECTING LUBRICATION
Use Mopar, Multi-purpose Grease to lubricate the
universal joint pivot bearings.
MANUAL STEERING GEAR
The manual steering gear is permanently lubri­
cated. Periodic lubrication is not necessary.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
The power steering fluid level should be inspected
when other under hood service is performed. I f the
fluid level is low and system is not leaking, use Mo­
par, Power Steering Fluid or equivalent. The power
steering system should be inspected for leaks when
other under vehicle service is performed. For proper
service procedures, refer to Group 19, Steering.
The power steering pump drive belt should be in­
spected at the time and distance interval described i n
the Lubrication and Maintenance Schedules. Refer to
the General Information section of this group.
POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION
WARNING: ENGINE MUST NOT BE RUNNING WHEN
INSPECTING POWER STEERING FLUID L E V E L ,
PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not over fill power steering reservoir
when adding fluid, seal damage and leakage c a n re­
sult.
TO INSPECT FLUii LEVEL:
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface with engine
at normal running temperature.
(2) Turn OFF engine and remove ignition key.
(3) Using a wiping cloth, clean oil and dirt residue
from around power steering reservoir cap.
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Power Steering System
28
Rear Wheel Bearings 29
Steering Linkage
28
Tires
30
(4) Remove reservoir cap or dipstick and wipe off
fluid.
(5) Install cap or dipstick.
(6) Remove cap or dipstick. Holding handle or cap
above tip of dipstick, read fluid level (Fig. 1). Add
fluid i f reading is below cold level mark on dipstick.
Fig. 1 Power Steering Reservoir & Cap
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
I t is recommended that front wheel bearings be in­
spected for proper lubrication whenever the brake ro­
tors are removed or at least at the intervals
described i n the Maintenance Schedules section of
this Group.
INSPECTION
I f the lubricant:
• Is not sufficient
• Contaminated with foreign particles
• Appears dry or has been contaminated with water
to produce a milky appearance.
CAUTION: Do not add lubricant to the wheel bear­
ings. Re-pack completely. Mixing of different types
of lubricants in wheel bearings s h o u l d be avoided.
This could possibly result in excessive thinning and
leakage of the lubricant.
LUBRICATION
(1) Discard the original seal.
(2) Clean the original lubricant from the bearings
and from the hub cavity (Fig. 2 and 3).